2-Ingredient Banana Chocolate Smoothie

This thick and creamy banana chocolate smoothie made with just two ingredients is the perfect summer treat!

I’m sharing a super simple recipe today for one of my favorite summer treats. Ice cream is, of course, my #1 favorite indulgence, but when chocolate cravings hit and I want something a little healthier than a bowl of ice cream, I love making a banana chocolate smoothie.

I typically use just two ingredients for my banana chocolate smoothie: chocolate almond milk and frozen bananas. Cubing the bananas and then freezing them for several hours is key for a super thick and creamy smoothie that tastes like a milkshake. And, you get to use up your bananas that are starting to get brown and spotted. (Just make sure you freeze them while they’re still pretty firm!)

For a mocha chocolate smoothie, you can substitute some of the almond milk for chilled coffee or just add a light sprinkle of espresso powder. For a protein boost, you can add a scoop of protein powder. And, to make a green smoothie and add some extra iron, you can add a big handful of fresh spinach– if you blend it in well, I promise that you won’t be able to taste it.

When I lived at home, I’d frequently make a double batch of this smoothie to share with my brother and I’d usually add a big handful of spinach. He loved the smoothie and had no idea there was spinach in it until he saw me add it one day. From that point on, he was convinced that he could taste the spinach. So, moral of the story: if you have picky kids/siblings/friends, the spinach part can be our little secret. Enjoy!

Cube the bananas and place in a freezer bag. Freeze for at least 8 hours, or up to a week in advance.

Pour chocolate almond milk into blender. If using spinach, protein powder, or espresso powder, blend these with almond milk on high until smooth.

Then, add frozen banana chunks and blend on high until just the bananas are just combined (over-blending will lead to a thinner smoothie). Drink immediately or place in freezer for up to 20 minute before enjoying.

Recipe Notes

It's worth noting that while the ingredients for the smoothie are healthy, the smoothie is still a bit high in sugar since bananas have lots of natural sugar and the chocolate almond milk has some sugar, as well. So, if you're carefully limiting your sugar intake, this smoothie (or any smoothie, really) may not be the best choice.

Do you use vanilla almond milk when you cook? I love the vanilla almond milk in cereal and smoothies but haven’t cooked with it, so I usually stick to the original or unsweetened (or chocolate!) kinds.

Simple yet delicious is my kind of recipe 🙂
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Super easy recipe – love it! I always have a smoothie for breakfast or dinner and chocolate is almost ALWAYS involved. Also – frozen bananas are my jam : ) Hope you have a great weekend!Jamie recently posted…Friday Faves – Nakd

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Hi there, I’m Liv! I started blogging during my first year of college at UNC-Chapel Hill to share recipes easy enough for a dorm kitchen. Thankfully, I’m no longer cooking in a dorm, but my goal is still to share simple, delicious recipes that don’t take too much of your time. Most often, you can find me running, eating ice cream, and making a mess in my kitchen. Read more…